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	<title>Sports News &#187; Rachel alexandra</title>
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		<title>Rachel Alexandra Defeated Once Again</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 09:49:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shantanu</dc:creator>
		
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KENTUCKY (GaeaTimes.com)- The festive mood in Kentucky Oaks Day was disrupted for some time yesterday as Rachel Alexandra failed to win the second straight race. She was named the 2009 Horse of the Year. The mare started the race with a lead which led the crowd to cheer and many started thinking that .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/01/rachel-alexandra-defeated-once-again-98084/">Source &nbsp;: Rachel Alexandra Defeated Once Again</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Favorite Blind Luck edges Evening Jewel by a nose to win Kentucky Oaks</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:25:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will Graves</dc:creator>
		
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Blind Luck nips Evening Jewel to win Kentucky Oaks

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Blind Luck tracked down Evening Jewel in the final yards to win the $500,000 Kentucky Oaks on Friday at Churchill Downs.
The heavy 6-5 favorite trailed early before roaring down the stretch to catch Evening Jewel at the wire in the 1 1/8-mile race for .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/04/30/favorite-blind-luck-edges-evening-jewel-by-a-nose-to-win-kentucky-oaks-97884/">Original article &nbsp;: Favorite Blind Luck edges Evening Jewel by a nose to win Kentucky Oaks</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Horse of Year Rachel Alexandra gets beat in return to Churchill Downs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:43:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Harris</dc:creator>
		
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Rachel Alexandra loses second straight race

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Trainer Steve Asmussen still thinks the world of Rachel Alexandra, even if she isn&#8217;t as quick as she was last year.
The superstar filly lost her second straight race on Friday, by a head to Unrivaled Belle in her return to Churchill Downs for the $400,000 La Troienne ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/04/30/horse-of-year-rachel-alexandra-gets-beat-in-return-to-churchill-downs-97810/">Read : Horse of Year Rachel Alexandra gets beat in return to Churchill Downs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Eclipse Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:41:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shantanu</dc:creator>
		
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CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The 2010 annual Eclipse Awards was full of turns and twists for the horse racing aficionados. The awards ceremony was held in California&#8217;s Beverly Hills. The Mare that stood out among all the other contenders was Rachel Alexandra. She won the award for the thoroughbred racing&#8217;s Horse of the Year for ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/01/19/eclipse-awards-66978/">Eclipse Awards</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rachel Alexandra does it again, beats the boys in the Haskell Invitational</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/03/rachel-alexandra-does-it-again-beats-the-boys-in-the-haskell-invitational-17101/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:33:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[OCEANPORT, N.J. — The fans cheered when Rachel Alexandra walked onto the racetrack before the Haskell Invitational.

After this fabulous filly rolled to another victory over the boys, beating Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird by six lengths over a sloppy track, the fans cheered even louder.
This was a day the queen of racing became king. All .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/03/rachel-alexandra-does-it-again-beats-the-boys-in-the-haskell-invitational-17101/">Source &nbsp;: Rachel Alexandra does it again, beats the boys in the Haskell Invitational</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Asmussen wins WVa Derby and Jim Dandy, sets sights on Haskell with Rachel Alexandra</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 08:18:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Rosenblatt</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Steve Asmussen is working on a sweep of 3-year-old stakes races.

The nation&#8217;s leading trainer was a 3-year-old powerhouse Saturday, sending out long shot Soul Warrior to upset Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in the West Virginia Derby. A few minutes later, up at Saratoga Race Course, he won the Jim Dandy Stakes with Kensei.
On .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/02/asmussen-wins-wva-derby-and-jim-dandy-sets-sights-on-haskell-with-rachel-alexandra-16831/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Asmussen wins WVa Derby and Jim Dandy, sets sights on Haskell with Rachel Alexandra</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird runs 3rd in WVa.Derby; long shot Soul Warrior wins</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Raby</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[CHESTER, W.Va. — Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird&#8217;s classic finishing kick wasn&#8217;t strong enough in the West Virginia Derby.

Mine That Bird finished third behind long shot winner Soul Warrior and Big Drama in Saturday&#8217;s $750,000 race, the 3-year-old gelding&#8217;s first start since a third-place finish in the Belmont Stakes two months ago.
The Derby winner .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/02/kentucky-derby-winner-mine-that-bird-runs-3rd-in-wvaderby-long-shot-soul-warrior-wins-16803/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird runs 3rd in WVa.Derby; long shot Soul Warrior wins</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird upset by Soul Warrior in West Virginia Derby</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:08:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Raby</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[CHESTER, W.Va. — Soul Warrior has pulled a huge upset over Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in winning the West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack &#038; Resort.

Dismissed at odds of 23-1, Soul Warrior pulled ahead of Big Drama in the final strides and won in a photo finish Saturday.
Mine That Bird made a ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/02/kentucky-derby-winner-mine-that-bird-upset-by-soul-warrior-in-west-virginia-derby-16793/">Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird upset by Soul Warrior in West Virginia Derby</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>A classic Haskell pits Preakness winning filly Rachel Alexandra vs. Belmont winner Summer Bird</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Rosenblatt</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[OCEANPORT, N.J. — Rachel Alexandra is ready to run against the boys again, and that might mean a little more thoroughbred racing history is at hand.

&#8220;I expect the best is yet to come,&#8221; co-owner Jess Jackson said this week in the buildup to Sunday&#8217;s $1.25 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park.
The best is yet to .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/01/a-classic-haskell-pits-preakness-winning-filly-rachel-alexandra-vs-belmont-winner-summer-bird-16640/" title="A classic Haskell pits Preakness winning filly Rachel Alexandra vs. Belmont winner Summer Bird">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kentucky Derby win was heaven for Mine That Bird; West Virginia Derby would be almost heaven</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:57:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Raby</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[CHARLESTON, W.Va. — First Kentucky, now West Virginia.

Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird will attempt to add the West Virginia Derby to his resume Saturday in the gelding&#8217;s first race since the end of grueling Triple Crown trail.
&#8220;He seems to be on top of his game,&#8221; trainer Chip Woolley said, &#8220;so we&#8217;re pretty happy with ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/31/kentucky-derby-win-was-heaven-for-mine-that-bird-west-virginia-derby-would-be-almost-heaven-16427/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Kentucky Derby win was heaven for Mine That Bird; West Virginia Derby would be almost heaven</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra, Belmont winner Summer Bird give Haskell star power</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Rosenblatt</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[OCEANPORT, N.J. — Bob Kulina tried.

Already sitting pretty with Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra and Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird for Sunday&#8217;s Haskell Invitational, Monmouth Park&#8217;s president went for the trifecta last week: He raised the prize money a quarter-million dollars to $1.25 million, hoping to entice Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird into the field.
It .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/31/preakness-winner-rachel-alexandra-belmont-winner-summer-bird-give-haskell-star-power-16142/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra, Belmont winner Summer Bird give Haskell star power</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra sharp in final tuneup before taking on boys in Haskell</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:30:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OCEANPORT, N.J. — Preakness-winning filly Rachel Alexandra went through a final workout at Saratoga Race Course before taking on the boys in Sunday&#8217;s Haskell Invitational at New Jersey&#8217;s Monmouth Park.

Rachel Alexandra has won seven straight races, all with Calvin Borel aboard, including a 19¼-length victory in the Mother Goose at Belmont last month.
The 3-year-old filly ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/27/preakness-winner-rachel-alexandra-sharp-in-final-tuneup-before-taking-on-boys-in-haskell-15327/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra sharp in final tuneup before taking on boys in Haskell</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Funny Moon edges Don&#8217;t Forget Gil in the Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont Park</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:51:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK — Funny Moon edged Don&#8217;t Forget Gil by a neck Saturday to win the $300,000 Coaching Club American Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Belmont Park.

Rachel Alexandra, the class of the division, was out of the picture and Funny Moon took advantage to get her first stakes win. Ridden by Alan Garcia, Funny Moon .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/26/funny-moon-edges-dont-forget-gil-in-the-coaching-club-american-oaks-at-belmont-park-14839/">Funny Moon edges Don&#8217;t Forget Gil in the Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont Park</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Atomic Rain added to field for Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OCEANPORT, N.J. — The new owners of Atomic Rain have decided to take on Preakness winning filly Rachel Alexandra and Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird in the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park next Sunday.

Atomic Rain won the Long Branch Stakes at Monmouth in his last start, and was purchased several days ago by Sheik Mohammed&#8217;s .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/25/atomic-rain-added-to-field-for-haskell-invitational-at-monmouth-park-14710/">Source &nbsp;: Atomic Rain added to field for Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Monnouth Park adds $250,000 to Haskell purse, raising winner&#8217;s share to $750,000</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:53:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OCEANPORT, N.J. — Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra and Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird will be racing for $1.25 million if they run in the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park a week from Saturday.

The track on the New Jersey shore announced on Thursday that it increased the purse for its biggest race by $250,000. The winner .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/24/monnouth-park-adds-250000-to-haskell-purse-raising-winners-share-to-750000-14363/">Monnouth Park adds $250,000 to Haskell purse, raising winner&#8217;s share to $750,000</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rachel Alexandra to test the boys again in Haskell at Monmouth in August</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:51:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LEXINGTON, Ky. — Preakness-winning filly Rachel Alexandra will run against the boys again in the $1 million Haskell Invitational on Aug. 2 at New Jersey&#8217;s Monmouth Park.

Her co-owner Jess Jackson announced the decision Tuesday.
The Haskell is a 1 1-8-mile Grade 1 race for 3-year-olds. Also expected in the field is Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird.
&#8220;She ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/15/rachel-alexandra-to-test-the-boys-again-in-haskell-at-monmouth-in-august-11918/" title="Rachel Alexandra to test the boys again in Haskell at Monmouth in August">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rachel Alexandra has strong workout at Saratoga; no decision yet on next start</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:51:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Preakness-winning filly Rachel Alexandra put in another solid workout at Saratoga Race Course, although it&#8217;s still not clear when she&#8217;ll next race.

Rachel Alexandra worked five furlongs in 1:01.38 on Monday.
Trainer Steve Asmussen said three races are under consideration: the Delaware Handicap for fillies and mares on Sunday; the Coaching Club American ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/13/rachel-alexandra-has-strong-workout-at-saratoga-no-decision-yet-on-next-start-11605/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Rachel Alexandra has strong workout at Saratoga; no decision yet on next start</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:51:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Preakness-winning filly Rachel Alexandra has had another solid workout at Saratoga Race Course, although it&#8217;s still not clear when she&#8217;ll next race.

Rachel Alexandra worked five furlongs in 1:01.38 on Monday.
Trainer Steve Asmussen says three races are under consideration for her next start: the Delaware Handicap for fillies and mares on Sunday; ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/13/rachel-alexandra-has-strong-workout-next-start-remains-undecided-11590/" title="Rachel Alexandra has strong workout, next start remains undecided">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:23:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mike Smith is back on Mine That Bird.

The Hall of Fame rider will pilot the Kentucky Derby winner in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby and the $1 million Travers Stakes next month.
Smith takes over for Calvin Borel, who guided the 3-year-old gelding to a longshot win in the Kentucky Derby and later  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/05/mike-smith-back-on-mine-that-bird-for-west-virginia-derby-travers-stakes-8792/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:21:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Zenyatta improved her record to 11-0 Saturday, coming from off the pace to win the $300,000 Vanity Handicap by 2½ lengths at Hollywood Park.

Ridden by Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, Zenyatta covered 1 1-8 miles on Cushion Track in 1:48.15. She paid $2.60 and $2.10.
The 5-year-old mare spotted five rivals 13 ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/28/zenyatta-improves-to-11-0-with-2%c2%bd-length-victory-at-hollywood-park-7100/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Zenyatta improves to 11-0 with 2½-length victory at Hollywood Park</a>.]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK — Rachel Alexandra may need to run against the boys just to find some competition.

The Preakness winner romped to a 19¼-length victory in the $300,000 Mother Goose on Saturday, splitting Malibu Prayer and Flashing on the far turn at Belmont Park and pulling away down the long front stretch to win in a ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/28/star-filly-rachel-alexandra-romps-in-mother-goose-stakes-in-first-start-since-preakness-win-7068/" title="Star filly Rachel Alexandra romps in Mother Goose Stakes in first start since Preakness win">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK — Jess Jackson wasn&#8217;t sure how much Rachel Alexandra&#8217;s stirring victory against the boys in the Preakness took out of her, so he wound up keeping the superstar filly out of the Belmont Stakes.

Three weeks later, Jackson will finally see whether the 3-year-old that captured America&#8217;s imagination has recovered from the pounding surface ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/26/preakness-winner-rachel-alexandra-set-to-run-in-mother-goose-at-belmont-6821/">Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra set to run in Mother Goose at Belmont</a>.]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Horse racing fans eager to see filly Rachel Alexandra run in the Breeders&#8217; Cup will have to wait until next year.

Owner Jess Jackson said during a conference call Tuesday he&#8217;s &#8220;firm&#8221; in his decision to keep the Preakness winner from this fall&#8217;s Breeders&#8217; Cup at Santa Anita.
Jackson cited concerns about the synthetic ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/24/owner-says-preakness-winner-rachel-alexandra-to-skip-breeders-cup-cites-synthetic-surface-6248/">Read more : Owner says Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra to skip Breeders&#8217; Cup; cites synthetic surface</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rachel Alexandra reaches Belmont for Saturday&#8217;s Mother Goose Stakes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:01:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ELMONT, N.Y. — Preakness-winning filly Rachel Alexandra has arrived at Belmont Park for Saturday&#8217;s Grade I, $300,000 Mother Goose Stakes for 3-year-old fillies.

Accompanied by assistant trainer Scott Blasi, exercise rider Dominic Terry and four other thoroughbreds, Rachel Alexandra departed Churchill Downs at noon. She arrived at trainer Steve Asmussen&#8217;s barn on the Belmont Park backstretch .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/24/rachel-alexandra-reaches-belmont-for-saturdays-mother-goose-stakes-6017/" title="Rachel Alexandra reaches Belmont for Saturday&#8217;s Mother Goose Stakes">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rachel Alexandra works half mile at Churchill Downs in final prep for return in Mother Goose</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:47:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Preakness-winning filly Rachel Alexandra has put in a final workout before her next start in Saturday&#8217;s Mother Goose Stakes at Belmont Park.

Rachel Alexandra worked a half mile in 49.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning, and trainer Steve Asmussen said the filly went &#8220;beautiful&#8221; and looked &#8220;happy.&#8221; She galloped out five ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/22/rachel-alexandra-works-half-mile-at-churchill-downs-in-final-prep-for-return-in-mother-goose-5799/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Rachel Alexandra works half mile at Churchill Downs in final prep for return in Mother Goose</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Horses meet happy hour as Churchill Downs hosts first races under the lights</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:05:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Put on the evening gown. Take off the sunglasses. For the first time in the 135-year history of Churchill Downs, the horses charged down the stretch under the lights.

In an event dubbed as &#8220;Downs After Dark,&#8221; the Kentucky Derby host track transformed the Twin Spires into a nightclub of sorts on Friday. .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/20/horses-meet-happy-hour-as-churchill-downs-hosts-first-races-under-the-lights-5209/" title="Horses meet happy hour as Churchill Downs hosts first races under the lights">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Jockey Calvin Borel, Kentucky governor among hundreds at Capitol rally to support video slots</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:29:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FRANKFORT, Ky. — Two-time Kentucky Derby winning jockey Calvin Borel is urging lawmakers to legalize video gambling at horse racing tracks in the state.

Borel was among hundreds of horse industry employees and advocates who packed the state Capitol&#8217;s front steps Wednesday. Borel says he&#8217;s worried Kentucky&#8217;s horse industry is falling behind other states.
Gov. Steve Beshear .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/17/jockey-calvin-borel-kentucky-governor-among-hundreds-at-capitol-rally-to-support-video-slots-4666/">Jockey Calvin Borel, Kentucky governor among hundreds at Capitol rally to support video slots</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rachel Alexandra to return to races in Mother Goose Stakes against fillies at Belmont Park</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:17:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LEXINGTON, Ky. — Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra is heading to Belmont Park after all.

Co-owner Jess Jackson&#8217;s Stonestreet Farms announced in a news release Wednesday that his filly will return to the track June 27 in the Mother Goose Stakes, nearly three weeks after Jackson decided to rest his star rather than run her in the ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/17/rachel-alexandra-to-return-to-races-in-mother-goose-stakes-against-fillies-at-belmont-park-4663/">Rachel Alexandra to return to races in Mother Goose Stakes against fillies at Belmont Park</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Woolley says Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird to run in West Virginia Derby, Travers</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:55:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird says the horse will run next in the West Virginia Derby before eventually pointing to the Breeders&#8217; Cup Classic later this year.

Chip Woolley says Mine That Bird&#8217;s next races will be the Grade II $750,000 race at Mountaineer Park on Aug. 1, then .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/12/woolley-says-kentucky-derby-winner-mine-that-bird-to-run-in-west-virginia-derby-travers-3587/">Woolley says Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird to run in West Virginia Derby, Travers</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Preakness winning filly Rachel Alexandra works out; next race not set</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:41:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra has had another workout at Churchill Downs, but the filly&#8217;s next race is not yet set.

Rachel Alexandra worked six furlongs in 1:13.80 over a fast track with exercise rider Dominic Terry aboard Monday. Last week, the 3-year-old filly went four furlongs in her first workout since winning the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/08/preakness-winning-filly-rachel-alexandra-works-out-next-race-not-set-2715/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Preakness winning filly Rachel Alexandra works out; next race not set</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>A Belmont for the Birds! Summer Bird upsets Mine That Bird, jockey Calvin Borel</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:15:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Rosenblatt</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK — This was a Belmont for the Birds. It was Summer Bird, not Mine That Bird and jockey Calvin Borel, who came roaring down the long stretch and won the final jewel of the Triple Crown on Saturday.

For a brief moment on the turn for home, Borel looked like a winner. His tough .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/07/a-belmont-for-the-birds-summer-bird-upsets-mine-that-bird-jockey-calvin-borel-2319/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: A Belmont for the Birds! Summer Bird upsets Mine That Bird, jockey Calvin Borel</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Summer Bird rallies past Mine That Bird, jockey Calvin Borel to win Belmont Stakes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:52:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK — Summer Bird has won the Belmont Stakes, rallying past Mine That Bird to spoil jockey Calvin Borel&#8217;s attempt at winning all three legs of the Triple Crown.

Mine That Bird, with Borel aboard, came from last to take the lead right before the final turn. But Summer Bird galloped to the front and .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/07/summer-bird-rallies-past-mine-that-bird-jockey-calvin-borel-to-win-belmont-stakes-2313/">Original source &nbsp;: Summer Bird rallies past Mine That Bird, jockey Calvin Borel to win Belmont Stakes</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Reunited with Mine That Bird, jockey Calvin Borel seeks own Triple Crown in Belmont Stakes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:43:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK — Calvin Borel taped the &#8220;Late Show with David Letterman&#8221; early in the week, attended a Madison Square Garden news conference another day and rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange two days ago.

So Calvin, ready to ride Mine That Bird to victory in Saturday&#8217;s Belmont Stakes and become the ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/06/reunited-with-mine-that-bird-jockey-calvin-borel-seeks-own-triple-crown-in-belmont-stakes-2206/">Reunited with Mine That Bird, jockey Calvin Borel seeks own Triple Crown in Belmont Stakes</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Trainer hoping Charitable Man not in giving mood against Mine That Bird in Belmont Stakes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:53:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Rosenblatt</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK — Kiaran McLaughlin hopes Charitable Man isn&#8217;t in a giving mood on Belmont Stakes day.

Perhaps the top challenger to 2-1 favorite Mine That Bird in Saturday&#8217;s Belmont, Charitable Man is coming into the race fresh, fit and hopefully ready to hold off any kind of finishing kick the Derby winner comes up with.
If .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/04/trainer-hoping-charitable-man-not-in-giving-mood-against-mine-that-bird-in-belmont-stakes-1715/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Trainer hoping Charitable Man not in giving mood against Mine That Bird in Belmont Stakes</a>.]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK — What a perfect contrast in this soap opera of a Triple Crown season: The trainer hobbles up to the podium to talk about the horse who streaked to victory in the Kentucky Derby and is looking to add Saturday&#8217;s Belmont Stakes to his record.

Still on crutches after breaking his right leg in .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/03/derby-winner-mine-that-bird-the-2-1-favorite-to-beat-9-rivals-in-belmont-stakes-1539/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Derby winner Mine That Bird the 2-1 favorite to beat 9 rivals in Belmont Stakes</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Jockey, trainer: Derby winner Mine That Bird happy and ready for Belmont</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:06:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Malcolm C. Knox</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Calvin Borel is back on Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird and everyone in the thoroughbred&#8217;s camp is happy about it.

And, Borel says, even the horse is happy.
Borel would have ridden Kentucky Oaks and Preakness Stakes winner Rachel Alexandra if the filly had entered the Belmont Stakes. But Barbara Banke, wife of ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/01/jockey-trainer-derby-winner-mine-that-bird-happy-and-ready-for-belmont-1126/">Jockey, trainer: Derby winner Mine That Bird happy and ready for Belmont</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Derby winner Mine That Bird works out with jockey Calvin Borel aboard ahead of Belmont</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:04:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Malcolm C. Knox</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird has worked out at Churchill Downs with jockey Calvin Borel back on board ahead of the Belmont Stakes.

Mine that Bird went a half mile in 50 seconds and came off the track Monday morning prancing and kicking.
Trainer Chip Woolley says his gelding knows the difference when .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/01/derby-winner-mine-that-bird-works-out-with-jockey-calvin-borel-aboard-ahead-of-belmont-1117/" title="Derby winner Mine That Bird works out with jockey Calvin Borel aboard ahead of Belmont">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Borel to ride Mine That Bird in bid to be 1st jockey to win Triple Crown on different horses</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 06:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Rosenblatt</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK — And on Belmont Stakes day, the filly will rest.

The latest episode of &#8220;How The Triple Crown Turns&#8221; resolved some major issues with the announcement that leading lady Rachel Alexandra will not run in the Belmont next Saturday.
&#8220;While she is in great shape &#8230; we feel Rachel deserves a well-earned vacation,&#8221; the Preakness-winning .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/05/31/borel-to-ride-mine-that-bird-in-bid-to-be-1st-jockey-to-win-triple-crown-on-different-horses-661/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Borel to ride Mine That Bird in bid to be 1st jockey to win Triple Crown on different horses</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra won&#8217;t run in Belmont; Borel planning to ride Mine That Bird</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 13:37:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeffrey Mcmurray</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LEXINGTON, Ky. — Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra will not run in the Belmont Stakes, opening the way for jockey Calvin Borel to return to Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in his quest for a personal Triple Crown.

Jess Jackson, Rachel Alexandra&#8217;s co-owner, said Friday the spectacular filly &#8220;deserves a well-earned vacation.&#8221;
Rachel Alexandra, the first filly ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/05/30/preakness-winner-rachel-alexandra-wont-run-in-belmont-borel-planning-to-ride-mine-that-bird-529/">Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra won&#8217;t run in Belmont; Borel planning to ride Mine That Bird</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rachel Alexandra out for Belmont, clearing way for Calvin Borel to return to Mine That Bird</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 06:34:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeffrey Mcmurray</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LEXINGTON, Ky. — Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra will not run in the Belmont Stakes, opening the way for jockey Calvin Borel to return to Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in his quest for a personal Triple Crown. Jess Jackson, Rachel Alexandra&#8217;s co-owner, said Friday the spectacular filly &#8220;deserves a well-earned vacation.&#8221;

Rachel Alexandra, the first .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/05/30/rachel-alexandra-out-for-belmont-clearing-way-for-calvin-borel-to-return-to-mine-that-bird-408/" title="Rachel Alexandra out for Belmont, clearing way for Calvin Borel to return to Mine That Bird">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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